Records custodians and librarians

Quakers have kept records faithfully since the very beginning of the Society. A meeting's library can be an excellent resource for those wishing to find out more about Quakerism or keep abreast of our faith and practice.

In addition to running the Library and archives of the Society of Friends, Library staff at Friends House provide advice and guidance to Friends who are responsible for their own meeting libraries and records.

Resources for librarians and custodians

Meeting librarians

The Library at Friends House can provide professional advice and guidance to help Friends run their meeting library. We have produced a series of guides, including an outline of the job, guidance on book selection, cataloguing and disposal of unwanted books, equipment, caring for collections, and promoting the meeting library. The guides are available to download below. Email library@quaker.org.uk for more information.

Records custodians

The Library at Friends House can provide professional advice and guidance on the creation, custody and use of Quaker records. Below are guides that provide information on the role of records custodian, the retention and disposal of records, and depositing records with appropriate repositories, among other topics.